About University Of Washington

The University of Washinton was founded in 1861, it's a great place to visit. It spreads across 703-acres making it the main Seattle campus and is situated in the University District above the Montlake Cut. The university is located within the urban Puget Sound region of the Pacific Northwest and has over 500 buildings in 20 million gross square footage of space.

 It has one of the largest library systems in the world with over 26 university libraries, as well as the University of Washington Tower, lecture halls, art centers, museums, laboratories, stadiums, and conference centers. The Sylvan Grove Theatre takes you back to your college days, this is also one of the favorite student hangouts, quiet and tranquil. There is a lovely fountain, the Drumheller Fountain on the campus. The university graduates earning the highest military honor are facilitated in Medal of Honor Memorial. A scenic view of Mount Rainier can be enjoyed from Rainier Vista. The students gathering spot is the Central Plaza, there is a broken obelisk there, do check it out. 

Must See

  • Drumheller Fountain
  • Mary Gates Hall
  • Red Square
  • Suzzallo Library
  • Liberal Arts Quadrangle (aka, the Quad) and Denny Hall

How to reach

By Bus:

 31, 32, 67, 75, 78, 277, 372, 540, 810, 821, 855, 860, 871, 880 stop Stevens Way & Benton Ln, After a short of 3  minutes, you reach the University

The fare is 2.75 $, distance is 4.8 km

Tips

  • Although the university is open 24 hours, some days will be holidays and not open for visitors
  • Do visit the visitor center, they guide you really well
  • Carry drinking water with you, you may not be finding good drinking water
  • Entrance is free
  • All areas of the university may not be open to visitors

Visit Time

Sunday:            8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Monday:           8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday:          8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Wednesday:     8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thursday:         8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday:              8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Saturday:          8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Waiting Time

No

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

2  to 3 hours

 

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Weather

Overcast Clouds 15.54°C

 

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